State player countdown: No. 12 at UCF, Scott Ryerson

Kicker Scott Ryerson was nicknamed Big Foot because of his long field goals while at UCF.

July 19, 2010

Years: 1980-83

Position: Kicker

The Buzz: The Orlando native, nicknamed "Big Foot," set UCF records that still stand nearly 30 years later.

Stats: His 18 field goals in 1981 were the most of any Division II or III player. He hit field goals of 50 yards or more four times in 1981 and twice in 1983. No other player has hit more than one in a season in UCF history.

Honors: Ryerson was an Associated Press third-team All-American in 1981.

Great moment: Ryerson hit two field goals of 50 yards or more against Savannah State in 1981, including a then-school-record 54-yarder.

Quote: "He could kick a ball 50 yards-plus consistently, and he was the only offensive weapon on some really bad football teams." — former defensive lineman Michael O'Shaughnessy